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Key Issues that Practitioners Need to Know About Medicare (MEDC)

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Field of Study

Taxes

Level

Basic

Credits

2

Qualifies for

IRSCPE

Overview

When the first cohort of Baby Boomers turned age 65 several years ago, tax advisors began to be bombarded with questions concerning all facets of Medicare. How does Medicare work? How do I apply? How much does it cost? Is Medicare optional or required? This program provides a basic introduction to the Medicare program and covers many of the areas of the Medicare program that clients are most interested in. If you, or some of your clients, have questions relating to Medicare, this program is a must for you.

Major Topics:

Eligibility for Medicare

How to apply for Medicare

Introduction to Parts A, B, C, and D of Medicare

Payments for Parts B and D of Medicare: the higher costs imposed on higher income beneficiaries

Late enrollment penalties

Medicare Advantage in lieu of original Medicare

The Affordable Care Act’s impact on Medicare

Learning Objectives

Understand who is eligible for Medicare

Determine whether an individual will have to pay a surtax for Medicare Part B and Part D coverage